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Jacobs/Russell Team Joint Venture Selected for MARTA’s $3B Transit Expansion Program

June 8, 2020 - in News, Transit

DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for Jacobs/Russell Team – a joint venture between Jacobs and H. J. Russell & Company – was selected to support the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as they embark on a $3 billion…

Outback energy company’s low-cost hydrogen bid

June 5, 2020 - in Energy, News

South Australian company Leigh Creek Energy says it can produce 200-million kilograms of hydrogen a year at less than A$1 per kg to fuel growing global…

WSP USA’S Hammond Elected WTS International Board Chair; Arens Named Foundation Board Member

June 5, 2020 - in News, People

Former Washington Secretary of Transportation prepares to lead organization through challenging times.   NEW YORK — WTS International, a leading…

Infographic: Wind and Solar Shares 5 Year Outlook, Study Forecasts 169% Price Gains

June 5, 2020 - in Energy, News, Renewables

Wind and solar stocks expected to grow 169% by 2025 Fastest growing sector 80% of Germans expect growing importance of wind and solar energy By 2025, publicly traded companies from the solar and wind energy sectors could boast share price gains of up to 169%.…

Mantle Law launches in Abu Dhabi

June 5, 2020 - in News, People

Ex-Clyde and Co Partner launches new law platform for construction disputes for the Middle East.   ABU DHABI – New legal services firm MANTLE LAW launches in Abu Dhabi this week, founded by one of the leading figures in construction and infrastructure…

Innovative Pavement Striping Retroreflectometer, RetroTek-D to transform retro-reflectivity pavement striping surveys

June 5, 2020 - in News, Products, Technology

Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd has launched the new RetroTek-D: the first full lane width vehicle mounted retroreflectometer that can operate day or night that is certified to EN1436, ASTM E 1710 standards. Conforming to 30-meter geometry, as a front-mounted…

Multi-Year Highway & Transit Bill an Elixir for Ailing U.S. Economy, ARTBA Chairman Tells Senate Committee

June 5, 2020 - in News

(WASHINGTON)— A long-term federal transportation infrastructure investment bill will help drive the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Steve McGough said…

Truax Elected 2021 ASCE President-Elect

June 5, 2020 - in News, People

Dennis D. Truax has been elected ASCE’s 2021 president-elect by a majority of Society members. Truax, Ph.D., P.E., DEE, D.WRE, F.NSPE, F.ASCE, has spent four decades on the civil engineering faculty at Mississippi State University. Since 2006, he’s served…

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Approves Funding for First Project of 100-Acre Partnership at Taylor Yard

June 5, 2020 - in Land Development, News

LOS ANGELES – At its Board meeting Monday, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) unanimously approved three grants, totaling $10 million in State Proposition 1 funding, for the first project of the 100 Acre Partnership at Taylor Yard (Partnership).…

To Help Building and Facilities Managers Meet the Demands of Social Distancing, Bentley Systems Opens Up Full Access to LEGION Simulator and OpenBuildings Station Designer and Waives Subscription Fees through September 30

June 5, 2020 - in News, Products, Technology

Simulate People Movement and Test Space Performance to Mitigate Risk in Reopening Public Facilities   EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design,…